Writers: A Room of Our Own

by Polly Whitney

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  • August 4, 2015 at 2:08 am in reply to: Exercise: writing a treatment #521

    Polly Whitney
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    Hey, David!
    How nice. I’ve been away for a couple of weeks, and it’s sure nice to come back to some good old innuendo.

    Polly

  • June 23, 2015 at 3:43 pm in reply to: Introduction to "Help Desk" #516

    Polly Whitney
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    David: Your post must have arrived during the great LOST period of this website. I’m so sorry to be replying so tardily.

    Yes, Russo’s memoir is bad. It’s based on the premise that readers by now are fascinated by him and must therefore be hungering for details.

    But, I do like your idea about having run out of things to say. You’re one smart cookie.

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  • June 23, 2015 at 3:35 pm in reply to: Exercise: writing a treatment #515

    Polly Whitney
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    David, you forgot to say that she’s a beautiful woman. And also the cat.

    polly

  • June 16, 2015 at 6:39 pm in reply to: An Exemplar for all Poems #507

    Polly Whitney
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    LOL! Must you ask? Then, you probably wouldn’t eat it.

  • May 20, 2015 at 8:53 pm in reply to: An Exemplar for all Poems #481

    Polly Whitney
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    Hey, David! Would you dare to eat a peach?

  • May 20, 2015 at 8:52 pm in reply to: An Exemplar for all Poems #480

    Polly Whitney
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    And then there’s the magnificent Jabberwock!

  • May 20, 2015 at 8:48 pm in reply to: My Dog Cowboy — as per your request #479

    Polly Whitney
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    The sun has finally broken through here in Texas, after SO many stormy days and nights.
    AND the big lake has gained 7 feet!

  • May 20, 2015 at 8:45 pm in reply to: Looking for Romance? Try not to use the following lines: #478

    Polly Whitney
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    I’m laughing my head off, David.
    Polly

  • May 19, 2015 at 8:28 pm in reply to: BEST MOVIES EVER, beautifully written #476

    Polly Whitney
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    David, have you ever taken a look at “tiny houses”? They are usually hand made, and some are imaginative, but occasionally you’ll spot one that you just want to steal and keep in your backyard. I think what I find so enthralling is the efficient use of small spaces that combine to make a beautiful little living space. Some of these are Art, for me. Some “tiny houses” are even majestic, with inspired use of lofts and sweeping staircases that contain ingenious spaces for storage or display. Some have wrap-around verandas. Some even have clever conservatories made of a mixture of stained glass and uncolored glass. Really worth seeing, and maybe even living in.

  • May 19, 2015 at 8:15 pm in reply to: reviewing and editing #475

    Polly Whitney
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    You can probably measure my skills by reading my credentials on this site. In addition to the Master’s degree in English Language and Literature, and the six published novels, you should probably take into account my many years of teaching writing, at the college level and in seminars and speaking engagements. Could you explain more clearly what sort of help you need? For example, are you looking for a grammarian? Or do you need to know if a novel is getting off to a good start? There all kinds of editing skills — can you narrow down what you need?

  • May 10, 2015 at 5:30 pm in reply to: An Exemplar for all Poems #459

    Polly Whitney
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    Smile. I dunno either. But I like the idea of “coherence.”

  • May 9, 2015 at 2:27 am in reply to: Introduction to "Help Desk" #454

    Polly Whitney
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    What’s the deal anyway with Russo? I think he owes us another novel. No more memoirs.

  • May 9, 2015 at 2:20 am in reply to: My Dog Cowboy — as per your request #453

    Polly Whitney
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    I’ve never seen a happier dog. He’s the most popular dog in a neighborhood that bases itself on happy dogs. I just can’t say enough about this doggie.

  • May 8, 2015 at 11:09 pm in reply to: Not sure where to start… #452

    Polly Whitney
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    I’d be happy to read one of your stories. In addition to six novels, I’ve also had published many short stories.
    Get back in touch with me here, and let’s make arrangements.

    Polly — you can check me out on this site: credentials, books, etc.

  • May 3, 2015 at 7:14 pm in reply to: BEST MOVIES EVER, beautifully written #451

    Polly Whitney
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    ABOUT BUILDINGS: I have been thunderstruck upon entering some buildings, usually church buildings. No matter how many people it took to make that building, is my aesthetic response somehow invalidated?
    What about the beauty of certain Pueblo dwellings?

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